Juventus team could move to the top of the league standings for the first
time this season. The Bianconeri sit 2 points behind Napoli after 14
consecutive league victories. It is a sequence that has seen them move
up from 11th in the league to 2nd. They have conceded just once in the
previous nine games and kept seven consecutive clean sheets. Khedira, Mandzukic, Martin Caceres and Giorgio Chiellini are all
sidelined. As consequence, Massimiliano Allegri is likely to play with a
4-4-2 formation with Dybala and Morata up-front. Roberto Pereyra and
Stefano Sturaro should play as midfield wingers with Paul Pogba and
Claudio Marchisio in the middle of the park.SSC Napoli
currently lead the way with 56 points in the bank thanks to a record of
17 wins, five draws and just two defeats from their opening 24 matches.
The Partenopei have eight successive victories to their name after a
hard fought 1-0 triumph over Carpi last weekend. Their last defeat in
Italian Serie A took place in week 15 when they were turned over 3-2 away at
Bologna. Gonzalo Higuain has been in sublime form this season, having
scored as many as 24 goals in as many Serie A gamesNew signing
Alberto Grassi is the only injured player, so manager Maurizio Sarri
will go with his typical XI, with Jorginho back from suspension and
ready to play. The likes of Callejon, Insigne and Higuain will lead the
line while Allan and Hamsik will provide support from midfield. Mertens
and Gabbiadini could play at some stage during the second half.Napoli
team have already taken three points off Juventus this season as they beat
the Old Lady 2-1 success at the Stadio San Paolo in matchday 6. The
Bianconeri are undefeated in their last 5 home matches against SSC Napoli
and have scored at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 10 home matches
clashes against the Partenopei in all competitions.